Guest Anonymous Posted August 24, 2001 Share Posted August 24, 2001 okay, i have a 78 280z 2+2...i've been toying with the idea of a v8 for a long time now, i was just wondering how a 327 or 307...not sure yet...with a 700r4 sounds...i want a mild street engine that doesn't get only 10 miles per gallon...i also want 300-400hp...what all will i need for this conversion? i know a lot goes into this conversion, but i know a lot of people with things i need...i can get the engine and tranny for fairly cheap, $150 or so...this is complete with rebuilt heads and all...where can i get the jtr manual and how much is it? i know you guys are very knowledgeable about this stuff...i've read many articles on here...any help is appreciated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKMGK Posted August 25, 2001 Share Posted August 25, 2001 WWW.JAGSTHATRUN.COM Go for the 327 over the 307. I'd expect it to sound like a healthy V8 Lot's of discussion here about 327s and what it takes to build that much power. The range of power you're looking fo ris what 90% of us have set as our goal. Read up in the Chevy forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted August 25, 2001 Share Posted August 25, 2001 327s are getting a bit hard to find and the parts are less available and more expensive than 350 parts. If you are after good street manners and want 350-400 hp, a 350 is a great way to go. There are short blocks, long blocks, crate motors, recip assmeblies, etc. for the 350 that are cheaper than any other engine you can name. And available everywhere. BTW, I like 327s, but my recent debacle showed me how scarce 327 cranks and such are getting. Then pricing bearings, etc. showed me that there is a big difference in price between the 350 and 327 prices - 350 being less. I'm not sure I'd want to nurse a 327 along much longer, unless it was in a car that came with one that I wanted to keep somewhat original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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